Multiple purpose hair dryer

ABSTRACT

A multiple purpose hair dryer is disclosed. The multiple purpose hair dryer may provide hot or cold air that circulates through a top portion and a bottom portion of an elongated head. The multiple purpose hair dryer may include a plurality of upward bristles and a plurality of downward bristles that intersect alongside each other when the top portion and the bottom portion are clamped together producing a round-brush effect.

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 61/725,676 filed on Nov. 13, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention is a hair dryer. More specifically, the present invention is a multiple purpose hair dryer.

2. Description of the Related Art

Currently users may hold a blow dryer in one hand and a brush in the other hand while trying to style hair. The multiple purpose hair dryer is a convenient, portable and compact tool that allows a user to experience salon-quality results at home, without having to wrestle with multiple accessories and without needing a separate flat iron, which may damage hair. Made of safe, durable, heat-resistant material, the multiple purpose hair dryer features approximate half inch boar bristles disposed on the top and bottom brush sections. The bristles intersect closely alongside each other when the brush sections are clamped together, for an effective, efficient round-brush effect. Hot or cold airflow runs through both brushes, which leaves each section of hair looking smooth, shiny and silky, from the roots all the way down to the ends. The multiple purpose hair dryer also features a spring-loaded hinge for ease of use, a swivel power cord and an easy-to-clean vent, which also helps prevent overheating. The multiple purpose hair dryer is an indispensable, hassle-free styling tool that saves time and effort.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a hair dryer. More specifically, the present invention is a multiple purpose hair dryer.

The present invention is a multiple purpose hair dryer includes a housing having a first half and a second half, an electric motor contained within the housing, the electric motor provides power to the multiple purpose hair dryer, a blower fan contained within the housing, the blower fan is in electrical communication with the electric motor and a slidable on and off switch coupled to the housing, the on and off switch includes a raised vertical tab that is pushed to slide the on and off switch from an on position to an off position or an off position to an on position. The present invention may also include a cross-bar coupled to the on and off switch, the cross-bar to assist activating or shutting-off the electric motor, a swivel cord coupled to the housing, the swivel cord in electrical communication with the electric motor, the swivel cord to provide electrical power to the electric motor and the swivel cord swivels in any direction to allow the multiple purpose hair dryer to move in any direction, a heating element contained within the housing, the heating element provides heat to the blower fan, the heating element is powered by the electric motor and an elongated head coupled to the housing, the elongated head receiving blown hot air from the blower fan or cold air, the elongated head includes a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion includes a plurality of downward bristles and a plurality of vents and the bottom portion includes a plurality of upward bristles and a plurality of vents and a plurality of screws fastening the first half the housing and the second half of the housing together.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that may be utilized with one hand and is lightweight to simultaneously blow dry and style hair for professional-salon results, even when utilized at home.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that results in quicker and easier styling while eliminating having to hold a blow dryer in one hand and a hairbrush in the other hand.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that provides a round-brush effect from a pair of sets of bristles that intersect alongside each other when top and bottom brush sections are clamped together.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that provides hot or cold air that circulates through a top section and a bottom section.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that results in less damage to hair compared to utilizing a flat iron.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that leaves hair with a silky shine while smoothing out hair cuticles.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that provides a spring-loaded hinge similar to a conventional flat iron that provides comfort and ease of use, even for users with limited hand mobility, such as users with carpal tunnel syndrome.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that provides a swivel cord that prevents a power cable from tangling and easy handling during the styling process.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that has a sleek and compact design that measures no more than thirteen inches long while a top section and a bottom section remain closed when not in use.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple purpose hair dryer that has a plurality of versatile applications and may be utilized in a professional salon or at home.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a side exploded perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a multiple purpose hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an overhead view of a multiple purpose hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side perspective view of a heating element, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates an overhead view of a top portion of an elongated head, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates an overhead perspective view of a bottom portion of an elongated head, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 illustrates an overhead view of an on and off switch in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention however the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The multiple purpose hair dryer 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 is in an open position that may receive and treat hair.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer 200, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The multiple purpose hair dryer 200 illustrated in FIG. 2 is in a closed position that may not be capable of receiving and treating hair.

FIG. 3 illustrates a side exploded perspective view of a multiple purpose hair dryer 300, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The multiple purpose hair dryer 300 may include a housing 310, an electric motor 320, a blower fan 330, an on and off switch 340, a cross-bar 350, a swivel cord 360, a heating element 370, an elongated head 380 and a plurality of fasteners 390.

The housing 310 may include a first half 310A and a second half 310B. The electric motor 320 may provide power to the multiple purpose hair dryer 300. The housing 310 may include a first half 310A and a second half 310B. The housing 310 may be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS or other suitable material. The electric motor 320 may also be contained within the housing 310. The blower fan 330 may also produce relatively hot air that may be blown by the blower fan 330 or blow cold air. The blower fan 330 may be contained within the housing 310. The blower fan 330 may be in electrical communication with the electric motor 320 wherein the electric motor 320 provides electric power to the blower fan 330. The blower fan 330 may be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS or other suitable material. The on and off switch 340 may be a slidable on and off switch 342 that may be slid from an on position to an off position or an off position to an on position. The on and off switch 340 may be coupled to the housing 310. The on and off switch 340 may turn-on or shut-off the electric motor 320. The on and off switch 340 may be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS or other suitable material. The cross-bar 350 may be coupled to the on and off switch 340 to assist activating or shutting-off the electric motor 320. The cross-bar 350 may be made of steel or other suitable material. The swivel cord 360 may be coupled to the housing 310 or other suitable location of the multiple purpose hair dryer 300. The swivel cord 360 may provide electrical power to the electric motor 320 which provides electric power to the blower fan 330. The swivel cord 360 may swivel in any direction to allow the multiple purpose hair dryer 300 to move in any direction. The heating element 370 may provide heat to the blower fan 330. The heating element 370 may be contained within the housing 310. The elongated head 380 may be coupled to the housing 310. The elongated head 380 may include a top portion 382 and a bottom portion 384. The fasteners 390 may fasten the first half 310A and a second half 310B of the housing 310 together. The fasteners 390 may be a plurality of screws 390A or other suitable types of fasteners such as bolts and rivets (not shown). The fasteners 390 may be made of steel or other suitable material.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a multiple purpose hair dryer 400, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The multiple purpose hair dryer 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 is in a closed position. FIG. 5 illustrates an overhead view of a multiple purpose hair dryer 500, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The multiple purpose hair dryer 500 illustrated in FIG. 5 is in a closed position.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side perspective view of a heating element 600, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The heating element 600 may have a diamond shape 600A or other suitable shape. The heating element 600 may have a plurality of heating coils 610 on each side. The heating coils 610 may generate heat that may be blown by the blower fan (FIG. 3, 330) into the elongated head (FIG. 3, 380). The heating element 600 may be powered by the electric motor (FIG. 3, 320).

FIG. 7 illustrates an overhead view of a top portion 702 of an elongated head 700, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The top portion 702 may include a plurality of downward bristles 704 and a plurality of vents 706. The downward bristles 704 may be in a horizontal configuration or other suitable configuration. The downward bristles 704 may be made of boar type bristles or other suitable material. The vents 706 may allow heated air blown from the blower fan (FIG. 3, 330) to be expelled out of the top portion 702 onto a user's hair. The top portion 702 may be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS or other suitable material.

FIG. 8 illustrates an overhead perspective view of a bottom portion 802 of an elongated head 800, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The bottom portion 802 may include a plurality of upward bristles 804 and a plurality of vents 806. The upward bristles 804 may be in a horizontal configuration or other suitable configuration. The upward bristles 804 and the downward bristles (FIG. 7, 704) intersect alongside each other when the top portion 702 and the bottom portion 802 are clamped together producing a round-brush effect. The upward bristles 804 may be made of boar type bristles or other suitable material. The vents 806 allow heated air blown from the blower fan (FIG. 3, 330) to be expelled out of the bottom portion 802 onto a user's hair. The bottom portion 802 may be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS or other suitable material.

FIG. 9 illustrates an overhead view of an on and off switch 900, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The on and off switch 900 may include a raised vertical tab 910. The raised vertical tab 910 may be pushed to slide the on and off switch 910 from an on position to an off position or an off position to an on position.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A multiple purpose hair dryer, comprising: a housing having a first half and a second half; an electric motor contained within the housing, the electric motor provides power to the multiple purpose hair dryer; a blower fan contained within the housing, the blower fan is in electrical communication with the electric motor; an on and off switch coupled to the housing, the on and off switch to turn-on or shut-off the electric motor; a cross-bar coupled to the on and off switch, the cross-bar to assist activating or shutting-off the electric motor; a swivel cord coupled to the housing, the swivel cord in electrical communication with the electric motor, the swivel cord to provide electrical power to the electric motor and the swivel cord swivels in any direction to allow the multiple purpose hair dryer to move in any direction; a heating element contained within the housing, the heating element provides heat to the blower fan; an elongated head coupled to the housing, the elongated head receiving blown hot air from the blower fan or cold air, the elongated head includes a top portion and a bottom portion; and a plurality of fasteners fastening the first half the housing and the second half of the housing together.
 2. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the housing is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 3. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the electric motor provides power to the blower fan.
 4. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the blower fan is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 5. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the on and off switch is slid from an on position to an off position or the off position to the on position.
 6. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the on and off switch is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 7. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the cross-bar is made of steel.
 8. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the fasteners are a plurality of screws.
 9. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the fasteners are made of steel.
 10. A multiple purpose hair dryer, comprising: a housing having a first half and a second half; an electric motor contained within the housing, the electric motor provides power to the multiple purpose hair dryer; a blower fan contained within the housing, the blower fan is in electrical communication with the electric motor; a slidable on and off switch coupled to the housing, the on and off switch includes a raised vertical tab that is pushed to slide the on and off switch from an on position to an off position or an off position to an on position; a cross-bar coupled to the on and off switch, the cross-bar to assist activating or shutting-off the electric motor; a swivel cord coupled to the housing, the swivel cord in electrical communication with the electric motor, the swivel cord to provide electrical power to the electric motor and the swivel cord swivels in any direction to allow the multiple purpose hair dryer to move in any direction; a heating element contained within the housing, the heating element provides heat to the blower fan, the heating element is powered by the electric motor; an elongated head coupled to the housing, the elongated head receiving blown hot air from the blower fan or cold air, the elongated head includes a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion includes a plurality of downward bristles and a plurality of vents and the bottom portion includes a plurality of upward bristles and a plurality of vents; and a plurality of screws fastening the first half the housing and the second half of the housing together.
 11. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the housing is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 12. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the electric motor provides power to the blower fan.
 13. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the blower fan is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 14. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the on and off switch is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
 15. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the cross-bar is made of steel.
 16. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the fasteners are made of steel.
 17. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the heating element has a plurality of heating coils that generates heat that is blown by the blower fan onto the elongated head.
 18. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the upward bristles and the downward bristles intersect alongside each other when the top portion and the bottom portion are clamped together producing a round-brush effect.
 19. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the upward and the downward bristles are made of boar type bristles.
 20. The multiple purpose hair dryer according to claim 10, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion of the elongated head. 